15th Affair (Women's Murder Club)

I've finished 15th Affair the 15th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

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Detective Lindsay Boxer chases an elusive, possibly very dangerous suspect...her husband, Joe.

Lindsay Boxer has a beautiful baby daughter and a husband she loves unconditionally. She'd always been too focused on her career as a San Francisco police detective to wonder what domestic bliss might feel like, but now she knows, and she's never been happier. She can't imagine that a brutal murder at a luxury hotel, and the disappearance of a gorgeous blond woman from the scene, could have anything to do with her own life and marriage -- yet soon both are unraveling, and Lindsay can't ignore disturbing clues that hit very close to home.

Just as bombs are starting to go off in her personal life, an explosive tragedy rocks San Francisco, plunging the city into chaos. Pressed into duty to investigate a criminal plot that stretches around the globe, Lindsay again finds herself following signs that lead to her own front door. Thrown into a tailspin and fighting against powerful enemies trying to protect their operatives and conceal the truth at all costs, Lindsay turns to the Women's Murder Club for help as she desperately searches for the elusive, and deadly, blonde before she loses Joe for good.

Filled with the pulse-pounding intrigue that has made James Patterson the world's #1 bestselling writer, 15th Affair is an emotionally charged story that proves all is fair in love, war, and espionage.

My Review:

4/5

14th Deadly Sin (Women's Murder Club)

I've finished "14th Deadly Sin" the 14th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

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With San Francisco under siege and everyone a suspect, the Women's Murder Club must risk their lives to save the city — and each other.

With a beautiful baby daughter and a devoted husband, Detective Lindsay Boxer can safely say that her life has never been better. In fact (for a change), things seem to be going well for all the members of the Women's Murder Club as they gather to celebrate San Francisco Medical Examiner Claire Washburn's birthday. But the party is cut short when Lindsay is called to a gruesome crime scene, where a woman has been murdered in broad daylight.

As Lindsay investigates, shocking video footage of another crime surfaces. A video so horrific that it shakes the city to its core. Their faces obscured by masks, the cold blooded criminals on the tape could be anyone — and now all of Lindsay's co-workers are suspects. As a rash of violence sweeps through San Francisco, and public fear and anger grows, Lindsay and her friends must risk their lives in the name of justice - before it's too late.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Series: Women's Murder Club
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (May 4, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031640702X
ISBN-13: 978-0316407021

My Review:

3.5/5

Unlucky 13 (Women's Murder Club) Hardcover

I've finished "Unlucky 13" the 13th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

The Women's Murder Club is stalked by a killer with nothing to lose.

San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer is loving her life as a new mother. With an attentive husband, a job she loves, plus best friends who can talk about anything from sex to murder, things couldn't be better.

Then the FBI sends Lindsay a photo of a killer from her past, and her happy world is shattered. The picture captures a beautiful woman at a stoplight. But all Lindsay sees is the psychopath behind those seductive eyes: Mackie Morales, the most deranged and dangerous mind the Women's Murder Club has ever encountered.

In this pulse-racing, emotionally charged novel by James Patterson, the Women's Murder Club must find a killer -- before she finds them first.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 280 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Series: Women's Murder Club
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition first Printing edition (May 5, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031621129X
ISBN-13: 978-0316211291

My Review:

4/5

12th of Never (Women's Murder Club) [Hardcover]

I've finished "12th of Never" the 12th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

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It's finally time! Detective Lindsay Boxer is in labor --  while two killers are on the loose.

Lindsay Boxer's beautiful baby is born! But after only a week at home with her new daughter, Lindsay is forced to return to work to face two of the biggest cases of her career.

A rising star football player for the San Francisco 49ers is the prime suspect in a grisly murder. At the same time, Lindsay is confronted with the strangest story she's ever heard: An eccentric English professor has been having vivid nightmares about a violent murder and he's convinced is real. Lindsay doesn't believe him, but then a shooting is called in-and it fits the professor's description to the last detail.

Lindsay doesn't have much time to stop a terrifying future from unfolding. But all the crimes in the world seem like nothing when Lindsay is suddenly faced with the possibility of the most devastating loss of her life.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 280 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (April 29, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031621082X
ISBN-13: 978-0316210829

My Review:

During a dark and stormy night Lindsay gives birth to her baby girl.  Then a week later her boss calls her back to work to help solve a couple of cases.

A rising football star for the San Francisco 49ers is suspected of killing his girlfriend Faye Farmer.  Then her body is stolen from the morgue and Lindsay has to track down the body and also the body of a morgue guard to help her friend Claire.  Then they get a call regarding two bodies burned in a car in Nevada and could they be Faye and the morgue guard.

There is a weird professor who dreams about murders and they happen a few days later.  Is he a killer or is he some nut case?

There is Randy Fish a psycho sexual murderer who is playing games with Lindsay

Also there is Yuki Castello a SF lawayer who is trying to prosecute Keith Herman for the murder of his wife and the disappearance of his daughter.

3/5

11th Hour (Women's Murder Club) [Hardcover]

I've finished "11th Hour" the 11th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

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Your best friend

Lindsay Boxer is pregnant at last! But her work doesn't slow for a second. When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, she discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. Anyone could be the killer -- even her closest friends.

Or a vicious killer?

Lindsay is called next to the most bizarre crime scene she's ever seen: two bodiless heads elaborately displayed in the garden of a world-famous actor. Another head is unearthed in the garden, and Lindsay realizes that the ground could hide hundreds of victims.

You won't know until the 11th hour

A reporter launches a series of vicious articles about the cases and Lindsay's personal life is laid bare. But this time she has no one to turn to -- especially not Joe. 11TH HOUR is the most shocking, most emotional, and most thrilling Women's Murder Club novel ever.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Maxine Paetro is the author of three novels, two works of nonfiction, and the coauthor of nine books with James Patterson. She lives in New York with her husband.

Product Details
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (May 7, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316097497
ISBN-13: 978-0316097499

My Review:

Millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down and Lindsay discovers the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals and it was taken from her own department's evidence locker.

Then she is called to the Ellsworth compound where world famous actor Harry Chandler was accused of killing his wife 10 years ago.  He was acquitted because they never found any evidence or any body.  When she reaches the compound with her partner Rich Conklin they find  two bodiless heads elaborately displayed in the garden.  Then another head is unearthed and she realizes the garden could be the resting ground of thousands of heads.

There has been a serial killings against high level drug dealers with no evidence of who is doing the killings.  As Lindsay investigates further she discovers who the serial killer is.

If that isn't enough she has to contend with being pregnant and Joe might be having an affair.

This was another fast paced and thrilling mystery in the Women's Murder Club series.  I wish that Lindsay would talk to Joe instead of assuming he had an affair and blocking him out of her life.

4/5

10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club) [Hardcover]

 I've finished "10th Anniversary" the 10th book in his Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson.

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For every secret

Detective Lindsay Boxer's long-awaited wedding celebration becomes a distant memory when she is called to investigate a horrendous crime: a badly injured teenage girl is left for dead, and her newborn baby is nowhere to be found. Lindsay discovers that not only is there no trace of the criminals -- but that the victim may be keeping secrets as well.

For every lie

At the same time, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano is prosecuting the biggest case of her life -- a woman who has been accused of murdering her husband in front of her two young children. Yuki's career rests on a guilty verdict, so when Lindsay finds evidence that could save the defendant, she is forced to choose. Should she trust her best friend or follow her instinct?


There's a different way to die

Lindsay's every move is watched by her new boss, Lieutenant Jackson Brady, and when the pressure to find the baby begins interfering with her new marriage to Joe, she wonders if she'll ever be able to start a family. With James Patterson's white-hot speed and unquenchable action, 10th Anniversary is the most deliciously chilling Women's Murder Club book ever.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977, James Patterson's books have sold more than 205 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Maxine Paetro is the author of three novels, two works of nonfiction, and the coauthor of seven books with James Patterson. She lives in New York with her husband.

Product Details
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (May 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316036269
ISBN-13: 978-0316036269

My Review:


Storyline:  The book opens with Lindsay finally marrying the love of her life, Joe Molinari.  After taking some time off she is hesitant about returning back to work because there are a lot of changes going on.  She has to report to a new lieutenant, Jackson Brady. He assigns her a case of Avis Richardson, a 15-year-old girl found collapsed in the middle of the road and bleeding out. It appears that she has just given birth, but has no recollection of what happened since the delivery, how she got where she was found, or what happened to her baby. Lindsay doesn't believe Avis is being totally honest with her. She will have to push her hard in order to find out the truth and hopefully find her baby alive.

Yuki has a make or break case on her hands. Dr. Candace Martin is charged with shooting her husband in cold blood. It appears to be an open and shut case - a sure and must-have win for Yuki. That is until Lindsay finds herself drawn into the case and starts poking around. She finds out things aren't as perfect as they appear.  Now Yuki's case is being put to the test.  There are many twists and turns in the case which really keeps you on your toes.

Cindy is basking in the glow of being head -over -heels in love with Rich who happens to be Lindsay's partner.  She work as the crime reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle and knows in this day and age - with internet news and bloggers - that she doesn't have a secure job security. She really needs to find a big scoop that will make her stand out and hopefully help her hold onto her job. She gets the inside scoop on reports of several women being found passed out near their homes with no memory of the past several hours. Cindy uses her investigative skills and tracks down a lead that  puts her in a very dangerous position.

Characters:  I'm glad that Lindsay is finally admitted that she loved Joe enough to marry and have children with him.  She's slowly adjusting to married life and that there is someone else she needs to take care of not just herself.  Really glad that Joe is very supportive of her job and that she is needed whenever she is called away.  He really listens to what she has to say and gives out great advice and opinions.
  
Romance:  I've always enjoyed the romance between Lindsay and Joe and how it's grown from when they first met to now.  Also enjoy the romance between Cindy and Rich because he's always been very protective of her and he really treats her right.  Yuki also has started seeing Lindsay's boss Jackson.

Killer:   The killer drugs his victims, kidnaps, rapes and then drops them off near where they live.  They don't remember much because they are given a memory loss drug.

4/5

Thanks Melanie from Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!